Building the foundation for a lifetime of creative learning.
Board of Directors.
Click here to send an email message to the Board of Directors at board@qcms.org.
 |
Liz A. Adrian, Board of Directors | |
|
Liz is the parent of Clayton
Adrian who began his pre-primary education in Mrs. Hubbard’s
class, January 2008. Even though Liz and her family are new
to the school, she has wasted no time getting involved. Away from school, Liz is the Vice President of Adrian Carriers Inc. Adrian Carriers Inc. is an asset based third party logistic provider for several of the nations top Fortune 500 Corporations. She is also actively involved with the Children’s Therapy Center of the Quad Cities (formally known as the Easter Seals) along with several other local foundations benefiting our children. Liz is very happy to be a part of the QCMS family and is looking forward to contributing to the success of the Montessori experience. Liz can be reached at liz.adrian@qcms.org |
||
 |
Scott Becker, Board of Directors Facilities Committee Ambassador |
|
|
Scott is a
parent of a child that started in the QCMS toddler program in
January 2007. Although new to the school, he has quickly
become involved through his commitment to serve on the QCMS
Board of Directors. Away from school, Scott is a project manager at MidAmerican Energy Company working primarily on the design and construction of electric transmission facilities. He is also a mentor in the Big Brothers Big Sisters program and enjoys spending time with his "Little Brother". Scott can be reached at scott.becker@qcms.org |
||
 |
Jennifer Best, Vice-President, Board of
Directors Education - Standards & Accreditation Committee Ambassador |
|
|
Jennifer has been a parent of a child at QCMS since 2005, with
her child currently in the pre-primary program. Her
volunteerism at school has included assisting with Winter Fair
and cataloging and organizing books at the QCMS library. Away from school, Jennifer is a family, youth and community educator for Iowa State University Extension, and an adjunct faculty member in the early childhood and education departments at Scott Community College. Her commitments also include active service in her church. Jennifer can be reached at jennifer.best@qcms.org |
||
 |
Judy Howell, Board of Directors Volunteer Committee Ambassador |
|
|
Judy has been a parent of children at QCMS since 1998, with her two children currently in the elementary program. She has been very active in the school’s function in that time, including serving on the board of directors, a member of PTU, coordinator of several book fairs, and helping with gardening activities.
Away from
school, Judy is a registered nurse and works in the cancer
research department at
Trinity Medical Center, as well as
being active in her church. Judy can be reached at
judy.howell@qcms.org |
||
 |
Kevin Kroeger, Treasurer, Board of
Directors |
|
|
Kevin has been a
parent of children at QCMS since 1982, ushering his six
children through the curriculum, with his two youngest
currently in the elementary program. He has been an active
participant in the school’s function over that time, including
several terms on the board of directors. Away from school, Kevin is the owner of H.F. Kroeger Company, as well as board chairman for Eldridge Electric and Water Utility. Kevin can be reached at kevin.kroeger@qcms.org |
||
 |
Heather Wren, President, Board of Directors | |
|
|
Heather has been a parent at QCMS since 2003. She actively participates in a number of school activities including the board of directors, PTU, Art from the Heart Annual Gala Fund-raising committee and as a field trip driver for her kindergartner's class.
Away from school, Heather is a
partner in Wren
Appraisal - Real Estate Appraisal & Consulting firm, as well as active in her church
and philanthropy work. Heather can be reached at
heather.wren@qcms.org |
|
"The child is the spiritual builder of mankind, and obstacles to his free development are the stones in the wall by which the soul of man has become imprisoned."
- The Absorbent Mind, Clio Montessori Press, 1994, p. 201